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About PEIslander

  • Birthday 12/08/1956

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    Rick Smith

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    Prince Edward Island, Canada

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    Prince Edward Island

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    Canada

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  • Interests
    work and riding
  • Bike Year and Model
    2006 FJR1300A 1984 XVZ1200L Venture
  1. PEIslander
    The following link has the 83 owners manual and others as well. Most of the info would be good for any year 83-93. This manual used to be on this site but got lost several years ago after the 'Crash' ! http://bergall.org/temp/venture/pdf/
  2. PEIslander
    Heading to Tennessee in 2 weeks with some friends. My 84 has 68,000 miles on it. Will put another 5-6000on this trip. The most I've done in one trip is about 2400 miles. I'm trusting that the old girl still has it in her.
  3. PEIslander
    Well, I tackled this job last night. Ended up removing the battery, the glove box cover and radio cover, was able to remove enough screws from the fairing to get the 2 inner fairings off. This allowed me to remove the battery box bracket and coil bracket and then I could rotate the TCI to access the screws. These proved to be seized and I ended up using a hacksaw blade and vice-grips to cut the 2 mounting tabs off. With the TCI out the cabling was a perfect fit to the new location on top of the air breather. Spent a couple of hours and got it done. I took the top cover off the TCI and there is some trace of moisture inside. The 2 connectors were somewhat corroded and I cleaned them and coated them with an contact cleaner. Next rainy day I plan to disassemble the unit and check the solder joints and diodes. Whew!
  4. PEIslander
    Thanks for the ideas, I may try paintermans trick of cutting the TCI out since I sure won't be putting it back in there. I am doing a road trip in a couple of weeks from PEI to Tennessee. Will be doing the Dragon and other noteable roads in that area, also planning on the Wheels of Time museum. Looking forward to it and hoping the bike is troublefree! So far, new oil and filter, greased driveshaft, changed rear drive oil, new plugs last fall, 2 new tires, brakes new last year.
  5. PEIslander
    Thanks Twigg, I was afraid of that. My bike misses some when its damp out and the tach doesn't work. After a few minutes it all clears up and she runs like new. I suspect the TCI is collecting moisture and shorting out. Rick
  6. PEIslander
    I am looking at moving my TCI to the airbox but I can't see how to remove it from the stock location. I have the battery box out and don't want to remove the fairing. Can anyone tell me how this thing is mounted? Thanks
  7. PEIslander
    Just paid mine too. And the best part is with the exchange rate it only cost me $11.79 !! :cool10:
  8. PEIslander
    It's not just cagers that pull stupid moves. I was out for the first time this spring yesterday and was on a secondary road with a 60kph limit. I was behind a car and a Hyabusa was behind me and laying back several car lengths, Anyway when the speed zone ended I checked the busa in my mirror and he was still there so I signalled and began passing the car and when I reached the drivers door the busa was passing me like I was standing still. This was on a 2 lane road with no paved shoulder, If I wandered to the left a foot we would have tangled. I was tempted to go after him but decided it wasn't worth it, as he may not last long with his bad habits and a bike that powerful. Rick
  9. PEIslander
    Just got back from Germany and they are paying about $1.60Euros per liter which works out to $8.70 for a US gallon and $10.20 for a Canadian gallon. I was on the Autobahn and while going 100mph and higher was still getting passed by BMW's Audi's and Porches. I think thay adjusted their budgets to accommodate whatever the cost of fuel is which is probably what we'll do to. The Autobahn was fun but you sure trash your fuel economy with those high speeds! Rick
  10. PEIslander
    Hobbies, Who has time for hobbies? Anyway I like to fish and the last few years have taken up downhill skiing, I don't do either as much as I'd like but then again I'm not on the bike as much as I would like either. Still have to work for a few more years! I do need a new helmet so $159 would be sweet. Rick
  11. PEIslander
    I don't have one but am considering it. One concern I have is comfort, I'm 5'11'' and pushing 260lbs, and haven't tried one of these fjr's out for size. I have done 12 hours days on my 84 Venture with a sheepskin on the factory seat, Could you do that on the FJR1300? How many mpg does the fjr give you? Rick
  12. PEIslander
    Trader, I bought an E3 for my 84 a couple of years ago from G. Bourque's in Moncton NB. It was $125 Canadian and I installed and balanced it myself. You need to find another dealer. Here's the link http://www.gbourque.com/eshopprod_cat_5701-62441_brand_26-370-407-381_product_870298.DUNLOP_ELITE_3_BIAS_TOURING_ST.htm If you buy them there and pay for installation you'll still save a couple of hundred bucks. Good Luck
  13. PEIslander
    Try this link to a cheap fix posted by RedRocket. I think there was another post where someone modified a car filter for the 1st gens but I can't find it. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=391269&highlight=replacement+filter#post391269
  14. PEIslander
    The original resistors are 10k ohms but the replacement ends from NGK have 5k ohm resistors. The resistance value is not critical but if the resistor is open circuit then the spark will be weak or it may arc somewhere else. Rick
  15. PEIslander
    Thanks for the drag racing tips Jean, Don't think I'm ready to drop the clutch at 5000 rpm yet. Anyway When this little race happens I'll update you all. Didn't mean for this to be a Harley bash as we both enjoy getting our digs in a little bit. I think he rides a Dyna Wide Glide or something like that. He has a lot of fun putting down my 'antique' Venture. By the way, Pass on my prayers for Earl's speedy recovery and keep him up to date on Venturerider happenings. Rick
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